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Velda City

Missouri · 1,188 residents · 0.163 sq mi
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Velda City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,994. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 428 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,188
−26%since 2000
from 1,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,288 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 9,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Velda City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,994
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,890
+13%since 2000
from $15,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3%(49)
Black95.5%(1,543)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(153)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(29)
Black91.8%(1,090)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score11.8%(141)
Diversity Score
12
+25%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velda City, Missouri?

Velda City, Missouri has about 1,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Velda City, Missouri?

The typical household in Velda City, Missouri earns about $40,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Velda City, Missouri expensive?

In Velda City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Velda City, Missouri?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Velda City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Velda City, Missouri?

About 19.9% of people in Velda City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Velda City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Velda City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 409 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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